March 16-19
NATIONAL CERAMICS EVENT
PLACER COUNTY EXHIBITS, BUS TOURS, RECEPTIONS, & MORE!

A full line up of fantastic ceramic experiences are underway in Placer County, and Northern California, in conjunction with the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). This 56th Annual Conference is in Sacramento, March 16-19, 2022. The 2022 conference, "Fertile Ground," includes lectures, panel
discussions, and artists working in maker spaces at the SAFE Credit Union
Convention Center in downtown Sacramento, and locations throughout Northern California, from San Francisco, to Napa, to Chico!

You're invited to see exhibits that show innovative and artistic use of clay,
many are free and open to the public.
Get all the details:
BUS TOURS
Hop on one of the fabulous bus tours planned for this event!
(Shuttle services available that also go into Placer County)
Purchase your ticket and reserve your seat today:
Here are some highlights of activities in Placer County
BLUE LINE ARTS
OFFICIAL RECEPTION
March 17 | 5-9pm
NCECA Reception at Blue Line Arts, Roseville!
The official reception for concurrent exhibitions hosted at Blue Line Arts in collaboration with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts.  
OFF CENTER
Off Center is Blue Line Arts’ annual competition highlighting ceramics, featuring work from both established names and emerging talent from across the country. 
Juried cash prizes available. Deadline to enter: May 20, 2022
Art League of Lincoln
SMALL FEATS OF CLAY 2022
Now thru March-26 | Wed-Sat, 11-3pm

Ceramic show theme is ‘Well Grounded,’ celebrating the organic and grounding effects of working with clay as expressive art. 128 entries from 35 states, and three countries.
Special Reception
March 19 | 5-8pm
Lincoln
All invited to the Special Reception!
For refreshments please RSVP by March 16 at 5pm.
WORLDSTOKE 2022
Penryn Workshop
Penryn Workshop is hosting
Located at 1394 Orange Hill Ln, Penryn, This expansive acreage will be dedicated to ceramic artist demonstrations, interactive clay spaces, indoor and outdoor ceramic studio access, and you're invited! Tickets and information at:
EMPTY BOWLS EMPTY GOBLETS
March 13 | 5pm
Blue Goose Event Center, Loomis.
Tickets $50. Includes a hand-thrown ceramic bowl and goblet by Ceramic Artists, Rodney Mott, Chris Thompson, and Joe Taylor. Unique ceramic bowls and goblets for you to fill, enjoy, and take home!

Support Foodlink.org.
Foodlink’s mission is to assist food banks to feed the hungry.
100% of the proceeds from this event go directly to Foodlink.
You Can Make a Difference!

Food - silent auction - great cause
Hosted by the Penryn Workshop in connection with WorldStoke 2022
Tickets on sale now:
MORE CERAMICS:
Ridley Gallery at Sierra College
CERAMICS CLASSES
Auburn Clay Arts Studio
 
Inspired by NCECA? Get your hands on in it at an Auburn Clay Arts Studio! Open to beginners and all skill levels.
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ACPC
Community Advisory Committee
Enjoy learning about NCECA, interested to see other arts and programs featured?
Share your perspectives and help guide the Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC) by participating on the Arts & Culture Community Advisory Committee!

Your input can shape and encourage cultural growth in the county to ensure that art, culture, and entertainment are central elements of the quality of life for county residents.

Apply before April 1
We believe that art should be a part of everyday living and when it is, everyone in the community benefits.
The Arts Council of Placer County promotes and advocates for all arts across Placer County to enrich and help develop the artistic culture of this region of Northern California.
The Arts Council of Placer County is the state and local partner of:
Placer County
California Arts Council